While both 'yes' and 'no' camps may want a definitive result to put an end to debate, those taking an impartial position as academic observers reckon that it may merely be the starting point for a new phase.

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But Fairchild, who was an observant plantsman and a meticulous record-keeper, was in a better position than the academic botanist to study the growth of plants in practice.

ECONOMIST: Of a practical nature

And I want to commend all of you for acting collectively through the National Governors Association to develop common academic standards that will better position our students for success.

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It was what it appeared to be: a centrist and establishment-minded president nominating a centrist and establishment-minded academic to an important diplomatic position where he would implement centrist and establishment-minded policy.

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In 1999, after Condoleezza Rice stepped down as provost to become the chief foreign-policy adviser to the Republican Presidential candidate George W. Bush, Casper offered Hennessy the position of chief academic and financial officer of the university.

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You held a staff position at the VA and hold several academic titles, all of which are fine enough.

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The workshop titled: Bringing People to Museum and Museums to People aims at professional development of young officers with the academic background and experience of museums in countries of Asia-Pacific Region who are in a position to benefit from new ideas and approaches to heritage interpretation and presentation.

UNESCO: CULTURE